Cosmo Embroidery Floss

675A

Yellows family

Looking up Cosmo 675A? It's a medium-dark yellow shade (#5B5F2A / RGB 91, 95, 42). Scroll down for Sullivans, Classic Colorworks, and Weeks Dye Works equivalents ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 close Cosmo alternatives and curated color harmonies.

Hex
#5B5F2A
RGB
91, 95, 42
HSL
65°, 39%, 27%
Lab
38.9, -10.0, 29.4
Lightness
27%
Dark
Saturation
39%
Muted
Hue
65°
Family
Yellows

Brand Equivalents for Cosmo 675A

Top 5 closest matches in each brand, ranked by visual color similarity. How matching works

Cosmo 675A

Sullivans

Hunter Green 45343 77% Approx
Moss Green Dark 45131 76% Approx
Yellow Green Medium 45344 71% Approx
Pine Green Medium 45349 68% Approx
Avocado Green 45104 64% Fair

Crescent Colours

Bean Sprout 184 92% Good
Desert Mesquite 066 51% Fair
Steamed Broccoli 181 51% Fair
Hickory Sticks 166 49% Fair
Muddy Puddle 180 46% Fair

Similar Cosmo Colors to 675A

Closest Cosmo threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.

Working with Cosmo 675A

On white fabric
6.7:1
On dark fabric
3.1:1
Temperature
warm
Closest to
charcoal

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.

Blending & gradients

Its nearest neighbor, Cosmo 685, is barely a step away (ΔE 1.87). Tweed the two together for subtle shading, or substitute freely when one is out of stock.

Color Harmonies for Cosmo 675A

Cosmo threads that pair well with 675A, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.

Complementary
Opposite on the color wheel — maximum contrast
Analogous
Adjacent hues — smooth, natural transitions
Triadic
Evenly spaced at 120° — vibrant and balanced
Monochromatic
Same hue, different lightness — great for shading

Yellows Family

Cosmo 675A in context with nearby shades from the yellows color family.

About Cosmo 675A

A medium-dark, moderately saturated entry in the yellows family, that's Cosmo 675A with sunny yellow tones. The shade reads as steady and deep — a go-to choice for stars and honey themes. It also turns up in patterns built around wheat fields and daffodils.

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Cosmo 675A?

Cosmo 675A is a medium-dark yellow shade (hex #5B5F2A, RGB 91, 95, 42) in the yellows family, commonly used for canary themes, sunflowers, and similar motifs.

What's the closest DMC match for Cosmo 675A?

The closest DMC match for Cosmo 675A is DMC 469 (Avocado Green) with a 91% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 580 (Moss Green dark, 89%) and DMC 3011 (Khaki Green dark, 77%).

What's a good substitute for Cosmo 675A?

The closest Cosmo threads to 675A are 685 (ΔE 1.87), 2014 (ΔE 3.83), and 826 (ΔE 4.93). These are useful substitutes when 675A is unavailable or for building gradients.

What projects use Cosmo 675A?

Cross-stitchers pull Cosmo 675A for charts featuring canary themes, sunflowers, highlights, warm backgrounds. The medium-dark tone reads cleanly on its own and slots into multi-color palettes — see the color harmonies below for pairing ideas.

What fabric color works best with Cosmo 675A?

It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first. For reference, 675A has a contrast ratio of about 6.7:1 on white fabric and 3.1:1 on black. As a warm shade, its warm cast advances toward the viewer — good for focal points, highlights, and cozy, inviting palettes.